Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Brennan referred to hoax calls being made to emergency services in Carlingford. Again, this is a disgraceful situation that happens far too often in many parts of the country. Do hoax callers realise that they could cost a person his or her life by calling emergency services away from them? I agree with the Senator that fines should be imposed. I hope that the hoax callers will be brought to justice as they deserve.

Senator Sheahan mentioned that children with Asperger's syndrome receive assistance during State examinations but not for school examinations. He made a good point and it is worthy of discussion. We do talk about treating all the children of the nation equally. The Senator should consider tabling this as a matter on the Adjournment so he could receive a specific answer. I also noted the points he made about the Haddington Road agreement.

Finally, Senator Comiskey welcomed the announced retention of a college in Sligo. He also urged people to apply early to SUSI for grants this year.